Mama Moose & Calves Call On Us!

With the temperature remaining in the freezing territory all morning, we spent half the day catching up on a few things ... especially making sure we leave nothing behind in the toad that we might need at the Teklanika River Campground when we transfer there tomorrow. You see, we’re allowed to take only one vehicle ... and, of course, that shall be the Cruiser.

What a brilliant move staying home turned out to be as we had some unexpected guests. The mama moose that has been frequenting the campground with her two calves — maybe a week or two old — came calling. Yup ... right through our site she went, with one of the twins gamboling behind.

We don’t care for trespassers. But wildlife can do so as much as they like ... we love having them come by. No time to grab the camera. But they were close enough that the phone did the trick!

Mama had her ears down and her hackles were raised ... clear signs of her alert status. We obeyed the warning signs and didn’t venture far from the Cruiser’s door. Got to respect the wishes of mama to protect her babies.

Mui, good job spotting them.Read more